2018 XDR to KWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4374 KWD

YEARLY LOW

0.4194 KWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4282 KWD

2018 XDR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 0.4374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.4194.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0180 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4324 to the December average rate of 0.4229, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4374 was up 1.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4302, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,187 KWD

2017 Average 2,103 KWD

Yearly Trough Low 2,097 KWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 90.03 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4368

0.4215

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to KWD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.4327, compared to 0.4238 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4327

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4238

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0078 KWD (High: 0.4364 / Low: 0.4286). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 KWD (High: 0.4252 / Low: 0.4238).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0078

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.4355) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4136), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0218 (+5.28%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.4355

2017 Avg (February) 0.4136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4364	0.4286	0.4324
February	0.4374	0.4333	0.4355
March	0.4373	0.4326	0.4355
April	0.4370	0.4327	0.4351
May	0.4320	0.4267	0.4302
June	0.4298	0.4249	0.4276
July	0.4278	0.4236	0.4253
August	0.4247	0.4227	0.4239
September	0.4252	0.4238	0.4245
October	0.4244	0.4220	0.4232
November	0.4235	0.4194	0.4228
December	0.4236	0.4221	0.4229